A hitch mounted cargo lifting device for lifting large objects onto a cargo bed of a vehicle to which it is attached includes a discrete hitch attachment, pivot member, and cradle member. One side of the pivot member is fixedly attached to the cradle member, and the other is hingedly attached to the hitch attachment. This allows the pivot member and cradle attachment to be moved between a loading position in which the cradle attachment is adjacent to a ground surface, and an unloading position in which the cradle attachment is adjacent to and aligned with the vehicle's cargo bed. In some embodiments, a motor driven reeled wire is provided to supply the force to move the pivot member and cradle attachment between the unloading and loading positions. Conventional cargo straps may be used to secure the cargo to the cradle.

A hitch mounted cargo lifting device for lifting large objects onto a cargo bed of a vehicle to which it is attached includes a discrete hitch attachment, pivot member, and cradle member. One side of the pivot member is fixedly attached to the cradle member, and the other is hingedly attached to the hitch attachment. This allows the pivot member and cradle attachment to be moved between a loading position in which the cradle attachment is adjacent to a ground surface, and an unloading position in which the cradle attachment is adjacent to and aligned with the vehicle's cargo bed. In some embodiments, a motor driven reeled wire is provided to supply the force to move the pivot member and cradle attachment between the unloading and loading positions. Conventional cargo straps may be used to secure the cargo to the cradle.

A carrier vehicle can be used for a plurality of purposes. A carrier vehicle (100) according to the disclosure includes a flat plate (120) and a moving section (130). A through-hole (122p) is provided in the flat plate (120). The moving section (130) causes the flat plate (120) to move. The moving section (120) is switched among a reference mode in which the flat plate (120) is caused to move to a reference position, a penetrating mode in which the through-hole (122p) of the flat plate (120) is penetrated through, and a moving mode in which the flat plate (120) is caused to move from the reference position to a moving position without penetrating through the through-hole (122p) of the flat plate (120).

A carrier vehicle can be used for a plurality of purposes. A carrier vehicle (100) according to the disclosure includes a flat plate (120) and a moving section (130). A through-hole (122p) is provided in the flat plate (120). The moving section (130) causes the flat plate (120) to move. The moving section (120) is switched among a reference mode in which the flat plate (120) is caused to move to a reference position, a penetrating mode in which the through-hole (122p) of the flat plate (120) is penetrated through, and a moving mode in which the flat plate (120) is caused to move from the reference position to a moving position without penetrating through the through-hole (122p) of the flat plate (120).

An apparatus for transporting a load comprising: a power supply; one or more parts for mobility; a driving mechanism for driving the one or more parts for mobility; a body comprising a central wall, a first side wall and a second side wall, wherein the first side wall and the second side wall extend away from the central wall such that the central wall, the first side wall and the second side wall form a boundary defining a space for residing a load or a portion thereof, an attachment mechanism for attaching to the load, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a first attachment member mounted to the surface of the first side wall and a second attachment member mounted to the surface of the second side wall; and a processor configured to activate the driving mechanism to move the apparatus to transport the attached load to an intended location.

An apparatus for transporting a load comprising: a power supply; one or more parts for mobility; a driving mechanism for driving the one or more parts for mobility; a body comprising a central wall, a first side wall and a second side wall, wherein the first side wall and the second side wall extend away from the central wall such that the central wall, the first side wall and the second side wall form a boundary defining a space for residing a load or a portion thereof, an attachment mechanism for attaching to the load, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a first attachment member mounted to the surface of the first side wall and a second attachment member mounted to the surface of the second side wall; and a processor configured to activate the driving mechanism to move the apparatus to transport the attached load to an intended location.

Disclosed is an end-to-end delivery system that uses standard containers designed for autonomous vehicle (AV) goods delivery, a purpose-built AV cargo management system, a purpose-built robot to load and unload packages, and software to coordinate the various tasks involved. The standard containers may include a hardware locking interface for locking to a carrying robot. The cargo management system may include a programmable conveyor system installed on each floor of a multi-floor cargo space within the AV. For example, the floor may include a roller surface to allow omnidirectional routing of packages. An elevator shaft may be used for receiving and off-loading containers. The software may identify a target container anywhere within the multi-floor cargo space, and determine how to rearrange the containers within a grid in the AV so that the target container may be moved to the elevator shaft for unloading.

A mobile fitness plaza configured to be coupled to or integrated into a vehicle to provide mobile fitness stations to one or more users. The mobile fitness plaza includes one or more alcove compartments providing a storage space for exercise equipment and one or more awnings configured to be selectively adjusted between a stowed position and a deployed position to provide shelter and protection for equipment stowed therein and users positioned beneath the one or more awnings.

A mobile fitness plaza configured to be coupled to or integrated into a vehicle to provide mobile fitness stations to one or more users. The mobile fitness plaza includes one or more alcove compartments providing a storage space for exercise equipment and one or more awnings configured to be selectively adjusted between a stowed position and a deployed position to provide shelter and protection for equipment stowed therein and users positioned beneath the one or more awnings.

A vehicle includes a cargo area defined by opposing interior sidewalls, each of the sidewalls having a mount formed therein and a shelving arrangement defining a storage receptacle. The arrangement has a rigid top panel with extendable wings configured to engage the mounts to support and suspend the arrangement within the cargo area. The arrangement further has collapsible walls attached with the top panel such that in an expanded position, the storage receptacle is disposed underneath the panel.